Fundamental of research methodology; project proposal; types of research proposal; factors to consider when selecting a project; formulation and statement of research problem in management; research problem in management; research design; procedures of carrying out a project; instrumentation of data collection; sampling of the project; database processing and analysis; research report writing; presentation and dissemination procedures.

PD HRM 509 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM

Elements of MIS; data communication; overview of the basic components of processing systems;. the environment, software, hardware, people bevaviour, tasks, and connectivity; review of the various applications programmes, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics and an operating system. System theory and organization; information systems, management of information system, system development process, use of management tool and equipment and a case study of a project management information system.

Introduction to common law legal system; definition of law; distinction between civil and criminal justice; the sources of law; administration of law; the basic constitutional principles; law of persons and fundamental concepts; law of succession; the law of contract; law of torts; administrative law.

PD HRM 515 GENDER ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT

The concept of gender; social construction of gender; Special gender issues; gender role in social milieu keeping in mind the African Society; social! cultural problems with respect to cross-gender power and economic relations; the history of the term gender and development

3.1 The course shall be offered in a minimum of 3 semesters and a maximum of 10 semesters each lasting 15 weeks.

3.2 A student shall take a total of 18 units of which 14 are compulsory, 2 elective and 2 for the practicum.

3.3 A minimum of 3 units and a maximum of 6 units shall be taken within a semester.

3.4 Each unit shall be covered in 45 contact hours of study.

3.5 There shall be a compulsory attachment for one semester after completion of the course work during which time a student will study an aspect of the organization in which he/she is attached and prepare a written report. The field attachment will account for 2 units.

3.6 No candidate shall be allowed to be registered in this course for more than 10 semesters.

Applicants who have undertaken equivalent courses at other universities recognized by Senate may on the recommendation of the Faculty and approval of Senate be allowed to transfer credits up to a maximum of one-third of courses offered in the programme. Students desiring to receive credit for any prior course work will need to m ake a formal request giving the following information:

A list of the University of Nairobi courses for which the student is interested in getting credit, official transcripts indicating courses that may be equivalent;

Description and syllabi/outlines for the courses which the applicant seeks transfer of credit. The decision regarding the number of credits to be transferred rests with the Faculty.

The Faculty of External Studies wishes to offer a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. This course will be offered in the Department of Extra-Mural Studies at all the Regional Centres and at times convenient to the learners as well as through distance learning. The main attraction of this programme is its flexible nature which makes it suitable for individuals already working as well as others who would wish to further their career goals. The main objectives of the programme are to enable the students to:

to develop human resource base needed for industrialization.

to give skill and knowledge to the candidate to manage human resource activities in an organization.

to equip candidate with analytical tools, principles and concepts to enable them manage human resource of an organization.

Gender Issues In Development Description .The concept of gender; social construction of gender; Special gender issues; gender role in social milieu keeping in mind the African Society; social! cultural problems with respect to cross-gender power and economic relations; the history of the term gender and development

Social Psychology Description .General principles of psychology; branches of psychology; relevant theories in social psychology; attachment; affiliation, social comparison and the effect of affiliation; social perception, attribution; sources of aggressive behaviour and reducing aggressive behaviour; pro- social behaviour and anti -social behaviour; attitude formation and behaviour prejudice; leadership and group dynamics; personal space and crowding in place of work; crowd behaviour; conformity, coercion; persuasion and obedience.

Public Relations Management Description .Theory and practice of Public Relations ( PR) as a profession in the modern organization; Public Relations department; PR consultants; planning PR programs; the social context of PR and its growing importance; PR strategy and management; the role of PR in communication and the organizations purpose and goals; key publics; goals and objectives and planning for PR; role of research and evaluation in PR; dealing with media; PR ethics; PR tactics fundraising and donor relations; PR as practiced in NGOs, government and other organizations; publics of public relations.

Industrial Psychology Description .The development and scope of industrial psychology; the methods of industrial psychology; the psychology of individual differences; vocational selection; psychological testing in industry; the motivational techniques; work design; interviewing techniques; work methods, morale and job satisfaction; training; incentives; physical conditions of work and working condition.

Research Methods Description .Fundamental of research methodology; project proposal; types of research proposal; factors to consider when selecting a project; formulation and statement of research problem in management; research problem in management; research design; procedures of carrying out a project; instrumentation of data collection; sampling of the project; database processing and analysis; research report writing; presentation and dissemination procedures.

Management Of Information System Description .Elements of MIS; data communication; overview of the basic components of processing systems;. the environment, software, hardware, people bevaviour, tasks, and connectivity; review of the various applications programmes, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics and an operating system. System theory and organization; information systems, management of information system, system development process, use of management tool and equipment and a case study of a project management information system.

Elements Of Law Description .Introduction to common law legal system; definition of law; distinction between civil and criminal justice; the sources of law; administration of law; the basic constitutional principles; law of persons and fundamental concepts; law of succession; the law of contract; law of torts; administrative law.

Praticum. Description .A student is expected to take a compulsory attachment for one semester after completion of the course work, during which time a student will study an aspect of the organization in which he or she is attached and prepare a written report. The students will be under the supervision of a lecturer during the attachment period. The written project should be handed in to the supervisor five weeks before the end of the final semester.

Gender Issues In Development Description .The concept of gender; social construction of gender; Special gender issues; gender role in social milieu keeping in mind the African Society; social! cultural problems with respect to cross-gender power and economic relations; the history of the term gender and development

Social Psychology Description .General principles of psychology; branches of psychology; relevant theories in social psychology; attachment; affiliation, social comparison and the effect of affiliation; social perception, attribution; sources of aggressive behaviour and reducing aggressive behaviour; pro- social behaviour and anti -social behaviour; attitude formation and behaviour prejudice; leadership and group dynamics; personal space and crowding in place of work; crowd behaviour; conformity, coercion; persuasion and obedience.

Public Relations Management Description .Theory and practice of Public Relations ( PR) as a profession in the modern organization; Public Relations department; PR consultants; planning PR programs; the social context of PR and its growing importance; PR strategy and management; the role of PR in communication and the organizations purpose and goals; key publics; goals and objectives and planning for PR; role of research and evaluation in PR; dealing with media; PR ethics; PR tactics fundraising and donor relations; PR as practiced in NGOs, government and other organizations; publics of public relations.

Industrial Psychology Description .The development and scope of industrial psychology; the methods of industrial psychology; the psychology of individual differences; vocational selection; psychological testing in industry; the motivational techniques; work design; interviewing techniques; work methods, morale and job satisfaction; training; incentives; physical conditions of work and working condition.

Research Methods Description .Fundamental of research methodology; project proposal; types of research proposal; factors to consider when selecting a project; formulation and statement of research problem in management; research problem in management; research design; procedures of carrying out a project; instrumentation of data collection; sampling of the project; database processing and analysis; research report writing; presentation and dissemination procedures.

Management Of Information System Description .Elements of MIS; data communication; overview of the basic components of processing systems;. the environment, software, hardware, people bevaviour, tasks, and connectivity; review of the various applications programmes, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics and an operating system. System theory and organization; information systems, management of information system, system development process, use of management tool and equipment and a case study of a project management information system.

Elements Of Law Description .Introduction to common law legal system; definition of law; distinction between civil and criminal justice; the sources of law; administration of law; the basic constitutional principles; law of persons and fundamental concepts; law of succession; the law of contract; law of torts; administrative law.

Praticum. Description .A student is expected to take a compulsory attachment for one semester after completion of the course work, during which time a student will study an aspect of the organization in which he or she is attached and prepare a written report. The students will be under the supervision of a lecturer during the attachment period. The written project should be handed in to the supervisor five weeks before the end of the final semester.